Foreign and Commonwealth Office

European Union

Baroness Anelay of St Johns: My rt Hon. Friend, Minister for Europe (David Lidington), has made the following written Ministerial statementDuring the debate on the European Union Referendum Bill in the House of Lords, my rt Hon. Friend the Minister of State, Baroness Anelay of St Johns, said that the Government would, in due course, provide information about the application of Article 50 of the Treaty of the European Union (Official Report, col 475, 23 November 2015). To fulfil this commitment my rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has today laid in both Houses copies of a Command Paper The process for withdrawing from the European Union (Cm 9216).This paper is also available on the GOV.UK website.


This statement has also been made in the House of Commons: 
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Cabinet Office

Consultation Paper – “Better Use of Data in Government”

Lord Bridges of Headley: My Right Honourable friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General (Matthew Hancock) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Today I have announced the launch of the consultation paper “Better use of data,” which sets out proposals to improve the way in which government makes use of data on behalf of citizensI have placed a copy in the Library.The paper recognises the enormous potential that better use of data can have in improving the lives of citizens, our economy and society. Proportionate and secure sharing of information between public authorities can improve the lives of citizens, support decisions on the economy which allow our businesses to flourish, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector.We have developed these proposals over two years including significant collaboration with civil society groups, who have participated, challenged and improved our thinking over that time. Now we are seeking to take the proposals forward for further consultation.The consultation document, including details on how to respond, is available from https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/better-use-of-data-in-government and the consultation period ends on 22 April 2016.


This statement has also been made in the House of Commons: 
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